Located across the Burrard Inlet in North Vancouver is one of the region's top attractions, the Capilano Suspension Bridge and Park. The chief attraction is Vancouver's oldest tourist attraction, the Capilano Suspension Bridge which was originally built in 1889. At 450 feet long, this cabled walkway suspension bridge is suspended some 230 feet above the Capilano river and its tree-lined canyon. But the park is much more than just the suspension bridge; at the entrance of the park is a sign indicating the various sites found within.
Many Things To Do at Capilano
When you first enter the park, you find yourself at Totem Park. These totem poles were placed here in the 1930's. Today, these colorful poles are maintained in the exact condition in which they were received.
Totem Pole
A "Rebecca" Totem Pole
You then approach the bridge where you are able to follow in the footsteps of the millions of visitors who have crossed the swaying bridge since 1889. The original bridge was constructed of hemp rope and cedar planks; today's bridge is made of reinforced steel safely anchored in 13 tons of concrete on either side of the canyon. Its an awesome sight, especially when you are halfway across the bridge and your legs begin to quiver like jelly.
The Capilano Suspension Bridge
Capilano Welcomes the World
The Bauer-Longo Family Swaying on the Bridge
The View of Grouse Mountain from the Bridge
On the other side of the bridge is a Pacific Northwest Temperate Rain Forest, which is quite different from a tropical rain forest. The day we visited, we had a chance to see some owls on display.
Whooo Goes There?
A Rain Forest Reflection
Trees Reaching Up to the Sky
Of the many things to do at Capilano, Treetops Adventure is the park's newest attraction - seven suspension bridges through the evergreens taking you up to 100 feet above the forest floor.
Treetops Adventure
Elevated Bridges Among the Treetops
The Weather Station
The Twin's Treetop Adventure
A Zen Moment (Rare)
Josh and Rebecca's New Friend
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